1963 Map of Hazard Lake

About this map

The Grass Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Payette National Forest, as it was recorded during a 1963 field check. The area is defined by a dense concentration of glacial cirque lakes and alpine basins, including uniquely named features like Coffee Cup Lake, Disappointment Lake, and Lake Serene. Drainage patterns are dictated by Hazard Creek and Hard Creek, which carve deep canyons such as Bascom Canyon as they move through the granite terrain. Human presence is minimal, represented primarily by the Hard Creek Guard Station and established campsites near Hazard Lake. A significant geographic boundary is visible in the south, where the border between Idaho County and Valley County crosses the high ridges near Bruin Mtn. This survey captures the wilderness character of the region before modern recreational development intensified, preserving the locations of remote meadows like Hard Creek Meadow.